Start Date: May/June 2012

The China Business Review, the quarterly magazine of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), is seeking an editorial intern to start this summer. Primary responsibilities include researching business and trade issues that affect foreign businesses in China; fact-checking and copy editing articles for the print and online versions of the magazine; writing short articles and gathering data for the front-of-book sections; researching photos; and providing administrative support as necessary. The intern will also be required to research, write, and proofread other USCBC publications, as well as provide support for USCBC events.

The internship is a paid, part-time position (up to 35 hours per week). All internship work must be performed at USCBC's Washington, DC, office.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently and on deadline.
Must have a demonstrated interest in journalism or magazine (print or online) publishing; an interest in business and/or China a plus.
An excellent command of English grammar and spelling is required; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates willing to make a one-year commitment, but we will consider a strong candidate for a three-month summer internship.
Strong Internet and MS Office skills; knowledge of html and web software a plus but not required.

*Note from Craigh Barboza: This is a paid internship, not for academic credit.

HuffPost Gay Voices, the Huffington Post's LGBT section has an opening for a paid summer internship based in New York City.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Pitching and writing original story ideas
- Suggesting stories for aggregation
- Researching, writing and copy editing original content
- Researching, writing and copy editing slideshows
- Other general assignments working closely with HuffPost Gay Voices editors

We’re looking for someone who is well versed in LGBT history, culture, and news and who is always on the look out for the next big story, as well as the smaller stories that matter to LGBT readers. Candidates should also understand how LGBT issues operate within larger frameworks – like mainstream media and the advantages therein.

A curious mind who can simultaneously visualize the big and small pictures is a definite plus.

Candidates should be extremely web savvy, quick learners, detail-oriented, energetic, efficient, good at self-directed follow through, good at taking direction,
excellent writers/copy editors and be avid consumers of online media.

What is absolutely required is serious dedication to detail, swift and accurate writing ability, and attention to deadlines – all while juggling multiple tasks at once.

Experience with Photoshop, Movable Type or similar blogging platform, basic HTML preferred.

This is great opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of new media and get first-hand exposure to how The Huffington Post works. The position would mostly revolve around content creation, and the intern would have an opportunity to pitch article ideas.

This internship is 40 hours / week at $10 / hr.

HuffPostTech, the Huffington Post's tech section has an opening for a paid spring and summer internship based in New York City.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Researching, writing and copy editing original content
- Pitching and writing original story ideas
- Suggesting stories for aggregation
- Other general assignments working closely with HuffPostTech editors and reporters

Candidates should be extremely web savvy, quick learners, detail-oriented, energetic, efficient, good at self-directed follow through, excellent writers/copy editors and be avid consumers of online media. We need a self-starter who is curious about the tech world and eager to learn but need not have mastery nor be a certifiable geek. What is absolutely required is serious dedication to detail, swift and accurate writing ability, and attention to deadlines -- all while juggling multiple tasks at once.

The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately and be deeply interested in all aspects of technology coverage, particularly consumer electronics and social media. Experience with Photoshop, Movable Type or similar blogging platform, basic HTML preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to work full time, or as close to 40 hours per week as possible at $10/hr.

This is great opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of new media and get first-hand exposure to how The Huffington Post works. The position would mostly revolve around content creation, and the intern would have an opportunity to pitch article ideas.

Send resume, writing clips, and very brief statement of interest to bianca@huffingtonpost.com.

Washington, DC — Applications are now being accepted for the Daniel Pearl Investigative Journalism Initiative, a fellowship designed to encourage talented young journalists to research and write stories about modern manifestations of deeply ingrained prejudices, including but not limited to anti-Semitism.

Moment Magazine launched The Daniel Pearl Investigative Journalism Initiative in 2010 in honor of the 38-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter slain by terrorists in 2002. With the help of our prestigious panel of journalists, Moment selects and mentors the writer, providing him or her with journalistic as well as financial support. The fellowship offers $5,000 to cover the costs of the project—$2,500 up front, and $2,500 upon completion of the story. The edited stories will be published in Moment, perhaps in conjunction with another media outlet. Applicants must be between the ages of 22 and 38; deadline is April 4, 2012.

Fellows will be mentored by a group of prestigious journalists, including:
• Wolf Blitzer
• Linda Feldman
• Martin Fletcher
• Glenn Frankel
• Bill Kovach
• David Lauter
• Clarence Page
• Robert Siegel
• Paul Steiger
• Lynn Sweet
• David Wessel

This is the second year of the fellowship. The story by the winner of the first fellowship will be published in an upcoming issue of Moment.

For more information, please visit: http://www.momentmag.com/moment/contests/dpiji.gif

Platts is currently seeking a summer intern in their New York City office to work with their fast-paced Central Editing Desk .

Responsibilities:

•Preliminary editing of basic news stories
•Reporting of non-complex developments that might otherwise go unreported
•Scanning of various news feeds to look for developments in ongoing stories

BuzzFeed needs a hard-working editorial intern for a full-time paid position in the New York office. The person will work closely with editors of the soon-to-launch women's interest vertical. The ideal candidate will have some experience writing, reporting, and researching at a previous internship or school newspaper. The intern will work with BuzzFeed editors on content creation and research. This is an excellent opportunity to see the creation of a new blog from the ground up and add clips to a portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Perform photo or other research as assigned by editors of the women's interest vertical.
Transcribe interviews.
Write short posts.
Longer stories may be assigned depending on the intern's interests and journalistic ability.
Pitch ideas in editorial meetings.
Take notes in editorial meetings. May be asked to update the editorial calendar or perform other light administrative duties.

Requirements:

Previous experience in an editorial role at a school newspaper, or other internship at a magazine or website. Some blogging experience a plus.
Overall eagerness and enthusiasm.
Comfort with the fast pace of internet publishing.

HuffPost Black Voices seeks an intern to join the team right away. This position is a unique development opportunity for a college-level student interested in bringing their passion for Black culture to life, utilizing work, planning and critical thinking skills learned in college and applying them to the challenges of a real world, media company setting.

The intern will be a key member of a team dedicated to providing authentic voices and views to today’s Black communities. The intern will be an integral member of the editorial team, supporting and executing editorial initiatives, including rounding up stories, working with photo and video assets, and assisting in the reporting of investigated pieces. The intern may also act on social distribution efforts, and may develop relationships with internal and external constituencies, including important content partners.
The position is based in New York City, is part-time (20 – 25 hours per week) during which the intern will learn proper news reporting style, construction, and newsroom ethics.

Qualifications
•Absolute passion for issues, events and people central to today’s Black culture and experience
•Rising Sophomore, Junior, or 1st year Grad student focused on Journalism, or Communications
•Demonstrated interest and hands' on experience with online media & web site programming
•Superior communications skills, both oral and written
•Well organized, able to multi-task, able to prioritize with minimal direction
•Able to follow up with project partners to ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables, strong organizational skills
•Fluent in Microsoft Office and/or Apple Works suites, basic HTML code experience. Can quickly learn how to work with online publishing and photo editing software, works well with data and metrics
•Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

This internship is available immediately at $10/hr for 20-25 hours/week.

Foreign Affairs is now accepting applications for its Academic Year Internship.

The internship is a full-time paid position offering an exceptional training in serious journalism. The length of the internship is one year, beginning in July or August. The intern works as an assistant editor with substantial responsibility. Interns are involved in all aspects of the editorial process—editing, proofreading, evaluating manuscripts, research, fact-checking, and production work.

Eligibility: Previous interns have included recent graduates from undergraduate and master’s programs. Candidates should have a serious interest in international relations, a flair for writing, and a facility with the English language.

The American Lawyer magazine offers a summer internship for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates who are interested in business and legal journalism. The position is based in New York City, runs 10-12 weeks, and pays $400 per week.

Interns will receive a thorough introduction to daily Web and monthly magazine journalism. They will report and write stories for our industry-leading publications and Web sites, and will also fact-check the work of staff reporters.

Ready for an internship like no other? NPR interns play a vital role in NPR's daily operations in almost every division of the organization - from NPR News and Music, to Communications and the Office of the General Counsel. Our interns work alongside experienced staff members to gain unparalleled experience in their chosen field and contribute their talents and energies to NPR's mission.

One highlight of the NPR internship program is Intern Edition, a multimedia program produced, promoted, and launched entirely by interns. The program is the hallmark of our internship program, and the debut of each edition is an organization-wide celebration. Experience the most recent program here. Also, look back at the semester before that!

Take a look at our internship opportunities, and let us know how you can support our work. Legal internships in the Office of the General Counsel have different application dates and requirements. Click here for details. And don't forget that our Member stations offer internships of their own. See their websites for details. Thank you for your interest!

General Information:
Internships are offered during the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. Interns are expected to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 10-week summer semester and between 10 and 40 hours per week during the 16-week fall and winter/spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit. Internship positions are offered at our national headquarters in Washington, D.C.; NPR West in Culver City, CA; at the New York and Chicago Bureaus; and in Boston, MA. Many Member stations offer internships of their own; check you local station's website for details.